Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

To commemorate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., Michigan State University has a variety of programs in which the MSU and greater Lansing communities are encouraged to participate Jan. 15-16.

The theme of the 37th annual commemorative celebration is “The Art of Nonconformity: Dissent and Civil Discourse.”

Following are some of the main Martin Luther King Jr. Day commemorative events taking place at MSU.

Jan. 15

"Jazz: Spirituals, Prayer and Protest Concerts" hosted and performed by the Professors of Jazz and Jazz ensemble at the College of Music3 p.m., 7 p.m. Fairchild Theater, MSU Auditorium

Jan. 16

Service Learning Project and Resource Fair 9 a.m., MSU Union, Room 50Joint the discussion about some of the social justice issues facing the community and create your #BreakTheSilence poster. Sponsored by the Center for Service-Learning and Civic Engagement.

Student Leadership Conference10 a.m., MSU Union, BallroomOpen to all college and high school students.Free, but must register online.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Jan. 16. Classes are canceled, but the university remains open.

All Martin Luther King Jr. Day commemorative events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. For a complete list of 2017 events, including those planned by colleges and departments, go here.